On Monday, January 27, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a Regional Emergency Declaration extending the previous (January 10) declaration for thirty-nine states and D.C. The waiver is in response to the severe winter storms, extreme low temperatures, and high fuel demand the country is facing.
This extended declaration comes after continued meetings and communications with FMCSA executive leadership. NPGA thanks our hardworking membership for the invaluable input and information that we gathered. NPGA was able to share the data with federal officials in advocating that they issue this declaration, including over 50 reports to NPGA's Propane Logistics Analysis Network (PLAN) tool.
The Emergency Declaration provides emergency relief from driver hours of service requirements, direct assistance, and support for emergency relief efforts transporting propane, natural gas, heating oil, gasoline, and diesel into the affected states, which includes Texas.
The declaration is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until the end of the emergency (as defined in 49 CFR § 390.5T) or until 11:59 P.M. (ET), February 15, 2025, whichever is sooner.
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